Shrimp Cakes with Zesty Avocado Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Cakes with Zesty Avocado Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by pulsing raw shrimp in a food processor to coarsely chop them without turning mushy, preserving a firm texture. They are mixed with eggs, lime zest and juice, panko crumbs, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and finely chopped onion to create a well-seasoned, binded mixture. The shrimp cakes are formed using an ice cream scoop for consistent size and cooked in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
The accompanying zesty avocado sauce blends ripe avocado with lime juice and zest, onion powder, salt, and fresh chopped parsley, chilled before serving. This sauce provides a cool, tangy, and herbal balance to the crispy, mildly smoky shrimp cakes.
Care should be taken to avoid overprocessing shrimp and overcooking the patties to maintain juicy texture and prevent rubberiness. Using raw shrimp is important for proper binding and cooking. The shrimp cakes can be served as an appetizer or main dish with the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Shrimp Cakes
- 1 lb Shrimp see note #1, raw
- 2 egg
- 1 lime juice of + zest
- 3 tbsp panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Zesty avocado dipping sauce
- 1 pack avocado
- 1 lime juice + zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
Shrimp Cakes
- Clean and peel the shrimps. Place them in a food processor and pulse 4 or 5 times until they are chopped into small pieces but are not mushy. Transfer them to a bowl.
- To the shrimp, add eggs, lime zest and juice, panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt, garlic powder and onion.
- Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and shape the shrimp mixture into small patties, about 2 1/2 inch wide. Place them in the pan and sear for four to five minutes on each side.
- Serve with zesty avocado dipping sauce.
Zesty avocado dipping sauce
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate for 15 minutes and then serve with shrimp cakes.
Notes
- Use raw shrimp to ensure proper texture and binding; avoid frozen cooked shrimp unless adjusted with sautéed aromatics.
- Pulse shrimp only a few times in the food processor to keep them from becoming mushy and watery.
- Monitor cooking time closely to avoid overcooking, which results in rubbery shrimp cakes.
- Use an ice cream scoop when forming patties to maintain uniform size for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 368mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 1407mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 534IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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